Woman Jailed for Illegal Voting in Texas Seeks to Have her Conviction Overturned
Illegal voting is taken very seriously in Texas and can land suspects in jail. A Fort Worth woman who claims she cast her ballot while she was ineligible is seeking to have her conviction overturned. Crystal Mason was sentenced to five years in prison for illegal voting. She cast a provisional ballot in the 2016...Read More
Crime Reform Bills Feature Heavily in Texas’ 2021 Legislative Agenda
Crime reform bills are again prominent in the upcoming legislative agenda in Texas. It remains to be seen how many proposals will eventually become law. The Texas District & County Attorneys Association, an advocacy group for prosecutors, recently noted of about 800 bills already filed ahead of the 2021 legislative session in Texas, 33 would...Read More
What is Sexual Assault Criminal Defense in Texas?
If you have been accused of sexual assault against an adult or a child, it’s imperative to discuss your options and your case with a reputable Texas sexual assault defense lawyer with years of experience dealing with sexual criminal defense cases. It’s also important to equip yourself with as much information as possible. Your case is...Read More
Spike in Shootings in Dallas Sparks the Return of State Police
Gun crime in Dallas has made headlines in recent years and prompted Gov. Greg Abbot to send in state police last year. Another spike in shootings means state police are returning to city streets. The weekend of Nov. 14-15 was the deadliest of the year in the city. Police responded to seven fatal shootings. The...Read More
Report Reveals Texas Prisoners Are Dying at a Higher Rate from COVID-19
A new study reveals COVID-19 is running rampant in Texas prisons where outbreaks are 40% higher than the national prison population average, leading to a greater number of deaths. The report from the University of Texas at Austin is just the latest indictment of the deadly Texas prison system. It has led to calls for...Read More
COVID-19 Scams are Rampant in Texas, Officials Warn
Scammers thrive in times of uncertainty and economic hardship and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Recently, officials warned criminals are using the fear of the coronavirus to defraud Texans of money via texts, emails, phone calls, and face-to-face interactions. U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick joined forces with Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan to warn...Read More
Next Steps If Your Appeal is Denied
Dallas, TX , July 25, 2020 Defendants who have been accused, convicted, and sentenced have the legal right to appeal the court’s decision, provided that the decision was not the result of a guilty plea. Appealing the decision of a court is an important legal concept that is essential to our form of justice. But...Read More
Texas Prisoners Serving Short Terms Die from Coronavirus
Texas prisons have an unenviable reputation for their harsh conditions. They became more deadly over the last few months as the coronavirus swept through the inmate population. More than 80 inmates have died in state prisons, many of them while serving short sentences for minor offenses. As Texas criminal defense attorneys, we do everything in...Read More
Fraud prosecution Against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxon Faces Further Delays
Prosecutions of white-collar crimes are often complicated, lengthy, and intricate. However, even by the standards of these offenses, the federal prosecution of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a drawn-out affair. Paxton, a Republican, was indicted on felony security fraud charges in 2015. Five years later, the case has still not gone to trial...Read More
Texas Investigators Shut Down Alleged Sex Trafficking Website
Texas routinely leads the nation in sex trafficking crimes. The state’s massive size and its long border with Mexico make it the focus of major investigations into these offenses. This month, the North Texas Trafficking Task Force announced the arrest of a 46-year-old man on a count of promotion of prostitution and reckless disregard of...Read More
